How does a harmonious society depend upon personal compromise?
Are fictional or factual text-types better for expressing political truth?
The Giver is available on Sora for free online reading
By Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook)
Compiled from Various Sources
(ABOVE) Lowry's real-life Inspiration for The Giver-- The Quakers
Elders: Naomie, KaoHom, Lhasel, & William
Elders: Ting Ting , Alexia, Mia, Astin, & Myya
Elders: Jayden, Joanna, Harmony, Elise, Oojee, & Sophia
Chapter 7 of Lois Lowry's novel sees the 'Ceremony of 12' for Jonas, Asher, Fiona, and his peers.
After receiving your assignment please complete the associated page in your Giver pack.
Short story published in The New Yorker by Shirley Jackson
1969 film version (RIGHT)
How is this short story thematically related to The Giver?
The Lottery (1969 Short Film)
Complete the Journal on Page 28 of your workbook comparing a scene from the movie to its companion scene in the novel using one of these scenes from the movie/novel: 1. Opening (Ch. 1), 2. Jonas Gets the Assignment (Ch. 7), 3. Color, 4. Arriving at the Giver’s House, 5. First Memory, 6. Gabriel Arrives, 7. Happiness & Pain Memories, 8. War (Ch. 15), 9. Release on Video (Ch. 19). Rewatch your chosen scene HERE, find it in the novel & reread, discuss with partners-- what is the purpose of this scene and which medium is more successful (novel or movie)? Complete journal entry individually. Online PDF & Audiobook Novel HERE
Introduce or intensify conflict
Introduce or develop theme
Introduce or reveal character
Build suspense
Establish a mood
Provide resolution
Let's use our Unit 1 Shared Doc (above) to help organize our four small group Lit Circles
You will self-assess after each Lit Circle activity
One Lit Circle activity will be graded by teacher as an assessment
Extension